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11 January

IFTSA’s Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Competition 2020

IFTSA’s Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Competition 2020 Winning Team: Making Bonbon Bouye, A Peanut Nutrition Bar By: Edwin Allan Sub-Saharan Africa remains unable to rely on its domestic agriculture to feed its population. Over 70% of consumed food...

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30 November

Going Bananas! The science and tradition of eating on banana leaves

Going Bananas! The science and tradition of eating on banana leaves By : Prerana Balasubramanian What do Nasi lemak, tamales and Liboké de Poisson have in common? All of them are cooked in leaves. Cooking and eating on leaves has been...

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23 November

Select the best energy drink for your needs

Select the best energy drink for your needs By: Janice Cheng This previous blog post talks about what makes an energy drink an energy drink, and typical ingredients in an energy drink. But how do you pick the best...

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13 June

What the Food Health Survey Says about Food Science and Trust

BY: DANIELLE ROBERTSON RATH As a food scientist who studies energy drinks, I know how important it is to consider consumer behaviors and fears with regards to food products. Energy drinks are controversial, so it’s not enough to study...

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10 May

Ayurveda: The Modern Science of Traditional Medicine

BY: ROB HALLINAN A Word of Caution I want to preface this article by stating that I am not a medical doctor and this article is not intended as medical advice. Consult with your physician before adding any dietary...

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04 April

Human Rights and Food: The Impact of Food Technology on Global Health

By Bryan Quoc Le | 150 Food Science Questions Answered The following is an opinion essay submitted to the 2018 AAAS Science & Human Rights Essay Competition. The Origins of Modern Food Technology The overreaching aims of the modern food...

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